Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Stack is a quick, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter with fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this elegant meal is perfect for impressing family or guests without the hassle. Each bite is a delightful explosion of taste that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Large raw shrimp
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic
- Long-grain white rice
- Fresh lemon juice
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add peeled shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and toss gently to combine.
- To serve, layer cooked rice on a plate, top with garlic butter shrimp, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers during the sauté phase. You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu; just adjust cooking times accordingly.